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Publications iconKansas Register

Volume 43 - Issue 39 - September 26, 2024

State of Kansas

Department of Health and Environment

Notice of Proposed Kansas/Federal Water Pollution Control Permits and Applications

In accordance with Kansas Administrative Regulations 28-16-57a through 63, 28-18-1 through 17, 28-18a-1 through 31 and 33, 28-16-150 through 154, 28-46-7, and the authority vested with the state by the administrator of the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency, various draft water pollution control documents (permits, notices to revoke and reissue, notices to terminate) have been prepared and/or permit applications have been received for discharges to waters of the United States and the state of Kansas for the class of discharges described below.

The proposed actions concerning the draft documents are based on staff review, applying the appropriate standards, regulations, and effluent limitations of the state of Kansas and the Environmental Protection Agency. The final action will result in a Federal National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System Authorization and/or a Kansas Water Pollution Control permit being issued, subject to certain conditions, revocation, and reissuance of the designated permit or termination of the designated permit.

Las acciones propuestas con respecto a los documentos preliminares se basan en la revisión del personal, aplicando los estándares, regulaciones y limitaciones de efluentes apropiados del estado de Kansas y de la Agencia de Protección Ambiental de Estados Unidos. La acción final resultará en la emisión de una Autorización Federal del Sistema Nacional de Eliminación de Descargas de Contaminantes y un permiso de Control de Contaminación del Agua de Kansas, sujeto a ciertas condiciones, revocación y reemisión del permiso designado o terminación del permiso designado. Si desea obtener más información en español o tiene otras preguntas, por favor, comuníquese con el Coordinador de No Discriminación al 785-296-5156 o en: KDHE.NonDiscrimination@ks.gov.

Public Notice No. KS-AG-24-291

Application(s) for New or Expansion of Existing Swine Facilities

Name and Address
of Applicant
Owner of Property Where
Facility Will Be Located
Murphy-Brown, LLC dba Smithfield Foods
3803 Enterprise Dr., Suite B
Nevada, MO 64772
Murphy-Brown, LLC - Kansas Site 2070250
Corner of U Road and 15th Road
Plainville, KS 67663
Legal Description Receiving Water
NW/4 of Section 16
T09S, R18W
Rooks County
Solomon River Basin
Proposed Kansas Permit No. A-SORO-S009
This is notification KDHE has received a complete permit application for the operation of a swine waste management facility capable of housing 614 head (245.6 animal units) of swine weighing more than 55 pounds each. The complete application can be viewed online at https://www.kdhe.ks.gov/493/Swine-Feedlot-Permit-Applications, at the office of the Rooks County Clerk, at the KDHE Northwest District Office in Hays, Kansas and the KDHE Central Office in Topeka, Kansas. A permit to operate the proposed swine waste management system will not be issued without additional public notice.

Public Notice No. KS-AG-24-292/309

Pending Permits for Confined Feeding Facilities

Name and Address
of Applicant
Legal Description Receiving Water
FBN Enterprises, LTD
1700th Road and US-36 Hwy.
Oberlin, KS 67749
NE/4 of Section 35 &
NW/4 of Section 36
T02S, R28W
Decatur County
Upper Republican River Basin
Kansas Permit No. A-URDC-S008
The proposed action is to modify the existing NPDES permit and reissue a state permit for a facility for a maximum capacity of 2,400 head (960 animal units) of swine weighing greater than 55 pounds. This represents a decrease in the permitted animal units from the previous permit. This facility has an approved Waste Management Plan on file with KDHE.
Name and Address
of Applicant
Legal Description Receiving Water
Jacob Hartter
2225 192nd Rd.
Sabetha, KS 66534
SW/4 of Section 34
T01S, R14E
Nemaha County
Kansas River Basin
Kansas Permit No. A-KSNM-S024
The proposed action is to reissue an existing state permit for an existing facility for 1,600 head (640 animal units) of swine weighing more than 55 pounds and 160 head (160 animal units) of cattle weighing more than 700 pounds, for a total of 800 animal units. There will be no change in the operation or permitted number of animal units from the previous permit. This facility has an approved Waste Management Plan on file with KDHE.
Name and Address
of Applicant
Legal Description Receiving Water
HRC Feed Yards, LLC #3
PO Box 224
Scott City, KS 67871
SW/4 of Section 21 &
NW/4 of Section 28
T18S, R33W
Scott County
Upper Arkansas River Basin
Kansas Permit No. A-UASC-C016
Federal Permit No. KS0081183
The proposed action is to reissue an existing NPDES permit for an existing facility for 15,000 head (15,000 animal units) of cattle weighing more than 700 pounds. There will be no change in the operation or permitted number of animal units from the previous permit. This facility has an approved Nutrient Management Plan on file with KDHE.
Name and Address
of Applicant
Legal Description Receiving Water
Keeott Farms, Inc.
Richard Cott
1025 20th Rd.
Clay Center, KS 67432
SW/4 of Section 27
T07S, R02E
Clay County
Lower Republican River Basin
Kansas Permit No. A-LRCY-H004
Federal Permit No. KS0094471
The proposed action is to reissue an existing NPDES permit for an existing facility for 3,220 head (1,288 animal units) of swine weighing greater than 55 pounds and 1,600 head (160 animal units) of swine weighing 55 pounds or less for a total of 1,448 animal units of swine. There will be no change in the operation or permitted number of animal units from the previous permit.
Name and Address
of Applicant
Legal Description Receiving Water
Lee Springer Truck Sanitation Facility
3321 CR 5800
Independence, KS 67301
SE/4 of Section 22
T31S, R15E
Montgomery County
Verdigris River Basin
Kansas Permit No. A-VEMG-T001
The proposed action is to reissue an existing state permit for an existing facility for existing truck sanitation building used to heat and disinfect 3 or more owned trucks and trailers. There will be no change in the operation from the previous permit. This facility has an approved Waste Management Plan on file with KDHE.
Name and Address
of Applicant
Legal Description Receiving Water
Livestock Services, Inc. - Fanshier Site
2048 NW 10th Ave
Great Bend, KS 67530
W/2 of Section 04
T21S, R13W
Stafford County
Upper Arkansas River Basin
Kansas Permit No. A-UASF-H001
Federal Permit No. KS0095281
The proposed action is to reissue an existing NPDES permit for an existing facility for 3,600 head (1,440 animal units) of swine weighing greater than 55 pounds. There will be no change in the operation or permitted number of animal units from the previous permit. This facility has an approved Nutrient Management Plan on file with KDHE.
Name and Address
of Applicant
Legal Description Receiving Water
Livestock Services, Inc. - Sharp Site
220 SE 70th Rd.
Great Bend, KS 67530
SW/4 of Section 35
T20S, R13W
Barton County
Upper Arkansas River Basin
Kansas Permit No. A-UABT-H001
Federal Permit No. KS0092096
The proposed action is to reissue an existing NPDES permit for an existing facility for 4,000 head (1,600 animal units) of swine weighing greater than 55 pounds. There will be no change in the operation or permitted number of animal units from the previous permit. This facility has an approved Nutrient Management Plan on file with KDHE.
Name and Address
of Applicant
Legal Description Receiving Water
Ochs Farm & Cattle
16326 SW H Rd.
Jetmore, KS 67854
SW/4 of Section 30
T23S, R25W
Hodgeman County
Upper Arkansas River Basin
Kansas Permit No. A-UAHG-B011
The proposed action is to reissue an existing state permit for an existing facility for 999 head (999 animal units) of cattle weighing greater than 700 pounds. There will be no change in the operation or permitted number of animal units from the previous permit. This facility has an approved Waste Management Plan on file with KDHE.
Name and Address
of Applicant
Legal Description Receiving Water
O’Neil Dairy
2330 Ironstone Rd.
Beattie, KS 66406
NW/4 of Section 23
T02S, R09E
Marshall County
Big Blue River Basin
Kansas Permit No. A-BBMS-M016
The proposed action is to reissue an existing state permit for an existing facility for 25 head (25 animal units) of cattle more than 700 pounds and 30 head (15 animal units) of cattle 700 pounds or less, for a total of 40 animal units. There will be no change in the operation or permitted number of animal units from the previous permit. This facility has an approved Waste Management Plan on file with KDHE.
Name and Address
of Applicant
Legal Description Receiving Water
Preheim Ag
Wesley Shaw
Sunflower Road, between 50th and 40th
Peabody, KS 66866
NW/4 of Section 17
T22S, R04E
Marion County
Neosho River Basin
Kansas Permit No. A-NEMN-C006
Federal Permit No. KS0300000
The proposed action is to modify the current NPDES permit and Nutrient Management Plan (NMP) for an existing facility for 4,500 head (4,500 animal units) of cattle weighing more than 700 pounds. The proposed modification is to add mesophilic static pile composting as a form of mortality management. There are no other changes to the permit or NMP. Only the portions of the permit and NMP being modified are subject to comment.
Name and Address
of Applicant
Legal Description Receiving Water
Roberts Family Feedlot
15343 S. Road 100 E
Quinter, KS 67752
NE/4 of Section 31
T10S, R26W
Sheridan County
Saline River Basin
Kansas Permit No. A-SASD-B008
The proposed action is to reissue an existing state permit for an existing facility for 980 head (980 animal units) of cattle weighing more than 700 pounds. There will be no change in the operation or permitted number of animal units from the previous permit. This facility has an approved Waste Management Plan on file with KDHE.
Name and Address
of Applicant
Legal Description Receiving Water
Swine Finishing Barn
Loren Grimm
409 270th St.
Sabetha, KS 66534
NW/4 of Section 10
T02S, R15E
Brown County
Missouri River Basin
Kansas Permit No. A-MOBR-S044
The proposed action is to reissue an existing state permit for an existing facility for 2,400 head (960 animal units) of swine weighing greater than 55 pounds. There will be no change in the operation or permitted number of animal units from the previous permit. This facility has an approved Waste Management Plan on file with KDHE.
Name and Address
of Applicant
Legal Description Receiving Water
Syracuse Dairy, LLC - Floyd Feedyard
3054 N. Road I
Johnson City, KS 67855
NE/4 of Section 09
T28S, R40W
Stanton County
Cimarron River Basin
Kansas Permit No. A-CIST-C005
Federal Permit No. KS0087548
The proposed action is to reissue an existing NPDES permit for an existing facility for 6,500 head (6,500 animal units) of cattle weighing more than 700 pounds. There will be no change in the operation or permitted number of animal units from the previous permit. This facility has an approved Nutrient Management Plan on file with KDHE.
Name and Address
of Applicant
Legal Description Receiving Water
Thielen Feedlot
Tim Thielen
70523 S. 1st Ave.
Sawyer, KS 67134
SE/4 of Section 09
T29S, R13W
Pratt County
Lower Arkansas River Basin
Kansas Permit No. A-ARPR-B001
The proposed action is to reissue an existing state permit for an existing facility for 999 head (999 animal units) of cattle weighing more than 700 pounds. This is an increase in animal units from the previous permit. This facility has an approved Waste Management Plan on file with KDHE.
Name and Address
of Applicant
Legal Description Receiving Water
Winner Circle Feedyard – Syracuse, LLC
Colter Wright
2700 W. US-50 Hwy.
Syracuse, KS 67878
W/2 of Section 34
T23S, R41W
Hamilton County
Upper Arkansas River Basin
Kansas Permit No. A-UAHM-C004
Federal Permit No. KS0118419
The proposed action is to reissue an existing NPDES permit for an existing facility for 27,800 head (27,800 animal units) of cattle weighing more than 700 pounds. There will be no change in the operation or permitted number of animal units from the previous permit. This facility has an approved Nutrient Management Plan on file with KDHE.
Name and Address
of Applicant
Legal Description Receiving Water
Bird City Dairy, LLC
1440 CR 32
Bird City, KS 67731
N/2 of SW/4 of Section 27 &
S/2 of NW/4 of Section 27
T03S, R37W
Cheyenne County
Upper Republican River Basin
Kansas Permit No. A-URCN-D001
Federal Permit No. KS0099091
The proposed action is to approve an update to the Nutrient Management Plan (NMP) received for this existing facility currently permitted for 3,300 head (4,620 animal units) of mature dairy cattle and 300 head (150 animal units) of dairy cattle less than 700 pounds or less; for a total of 4,770 animal units. The facility’s NMP was updated to include the addition of five new land application fields. There are no changes to the permit or in the permitted number of animal units. Only the updated portion of the Nutrient Management Plan is subject to comment. This facility has an approved Nutrient Management Plan on file with KDHE.
Name and Address
of Applicant
Legal Description Receiving Water
Circle land & Cattle Corporation
955 S. Circle Land Rd.
Garden City, KS 67846
E/2 of Section 21 &
W/2 of Section 22 &
W/2 of Section 27 &
All of Section 28
T24S, R33W &
W/2 of Section 03 &
E/2 of Section 04
T25S, R33W
Finney County
Upper Arkansas River Basin
Kansas Permit No. A-UAFI-C015
Federal Permit No. KS0079901
The proposed action is to approve an update to the Nutrient Management Plan (NMP) received for this existing facility currently permitted for 21,500 head (21,500 animal units) of cattle weighing greater than 700 pounds. The facility’s NMP was updated to include a change in the application rate limitation for their fields. The application rate limitation for eight fields have become less restrictive than the previous NMP. There are no changes to the permit or in the permitted number of animal units. Only the updated portion of the Nutrient Management Plan is subject to comment. This facility has an approved Nutrient Management Plan on file with KDHE.
Name and Address
of Applicant
Legal Description Receiving Water
GJL Farms, LLC – Pratt
153 SW 70th St.
Sawyer, KS 67134
W/2 of NE/4 of Section 09
T29S, R13W
Pratt County
Lower Arkansas River Basin
Kansas Permit No. A-ARPR-H002
Federal Permit No. KS0118311
The proposed action is to approve an update to the Nutrient Management Plan (NMP) received for this existing facility currently permitted for 10,000 head (4,000 animal units) of swine weighing more than 55 pounds and 15,450 head (1,545 animal units) of swine weighing 55 pounds or less; for a total of 5,545 animal units. The facility’s NMP was updated to include changes in the application rate limitations for their fields. The application rate limitation for one field has become less restrictive than the previous NMP. There are no changes to the permit or in the permitted number of animal units. Only the updated portion of the Nutrient Management Plan is subject to comment.

Public Notice No. KS-Q-24-184/196

The requirements of the draft permit public noticed below are pursuant to the Kansas Surface Water Quality Standards, K.A.R. 28-16-28(b-g), and Federal Surface Water Criteria.

Name and Address
of Applicant
Receiving Stream Type of Discharge
Bel Aire, City of
7651 E. Central Park Ave.
Bel Aire, KS 67226
Municipal Stormwater
Permit No. M-LA23-SU01
Federal Permit No. KSR410002
Legal Description: Sedgwick County
The proposed action is to reissue an existing State/NPDES permit for an existing facility. The proposed action is to issue a new individual NPDES Municipal Separate Storm Sewer System (MS4) permit from an existing MS4 general permit. The proposed MS4 permit requires the permittee to develop, implement, and enforce a stormwater management program designed to reduce the discharge of pollutants from the MS4 to the maximum extent practicable, to protect water quality, and to satisfy the appropriate water quality requirements of the Clean Water Act and Kansas surface water quality statutes and regulations. The proposed permit requires the permittee to update the Stormwater Management Program document, implement six minimum control measures and implement best management practices to reduce any identified total maximum daily load (TMDL) regulated pollutants if listed in the permit (TMDL Table). If there is an identified TMDL regulated pollutant, surface water monitoring may be required on the impaired water body to evaluate performance of the best management practices. Monitoring of industrial stormwater discharges and oversite of construction activities within the MS4 may be required if it is applicable. The proposed permit requires the submittal of an annual report that addresses all compliance requirements for the previous year. This permit contains generic language to protect water quality.
Name and Address
of Applicant
Receiving Stream Type of Discharge
Department of the Air Force – McConnell AFB
57830 Pittsburg St, Suite 120
McConnell AFB, KS 67221-3617
Municipal Stormwater
Permit No. F-AR94-SU01
Federal Permit No. KSR410018
Legal Description: Sedgwick County
The proposed action is to reissue an existing State/NPDES permit for an existing facility. The proposed action is to issue a new individual NPDES Municipal Separate Storm Sewer System (MS4) permit from an existing MS4 general permit. The proposed MS4 permit requires the permittee to develop, implement, and enforce a stormwater management program designed to reduce the discharge of pollutants from the MS4 to the maximum extent practicable, to protect water quality, and to satisfy the appropriate water quality requirements of the Clean Water Act and Kansas surface water quality statutes and regulations. The proposed permit requires the permittee to update the Stormwater Management Program document, implement six minimum control measures and implement best management practices to reduce any identified total maximum daily load (TMDL) regulated pollutants if listed in the permit (TMDL Table). If there is an identified TMDL regulated pollutant, surface water monitoring may be required on the impaired water body to evaluate performance of the best management practices. Monitoring of industrial stormwater discharges and oversite of construction activities within the MS4 may be required if it is applicable. The proposed permit requires the submittal of an annual report that addresses all compliance requirements for the previous year. This permit contains generic language to protect water quality.
Name and Address
of Applicant
Receiving Stream Type of Discharge
Downs, City of
715 Railroad Ave.
Downs, KS 67437
North Fork Solomon River
via Unnamed Tributary
Treated Domestic
Permit No. M-SO12-OO02
Federal Permit No. KS0098230
Legal Description: SW¼, NE¼, SW¼, Section 34, Township 6S, Range 11W, Osborne County
Location: 39.48400, -98.53891
The proposed action consists of reissuance of a Kansas/NPDES Water Pollution Control permit for an existing facility. The existing facility is a three-cell wastewater stabilization lagoon system with a minimum of 120 days detention time. The facility receives domestic wastewater from residential and commercial areas and industrial wastewater from local manufacturers. This permit contains limits for Biochemical Oxygen Demand, Total Suspended Solids, and Ammonia. The permit contains monitoring for pH, E.coli, Total Phosphorus, Nitrates + Nitrites, Total Kjeldahl Nitrogen, Total Nitrogen, and Sulfates.
Name and Address
of Applicant
Receiving Stream Type of Discharge
Emporia, City of
522 Mechanic St.
Emporia, KS 66801
Treated Domestic
Permit No. M-NE24-SN01
Federal Permit No. KSR440005
Legal Description: Lyon County
The proposed action is to reissue an existing State/NPDES permit for an existing facility. The proposed action is to issue a new individual NPDES Municipal Separate Storm Sewer System (MS4) permit from an existing MS4 general permit. The proposed MS4 permit requires the permittee to develop, implement, and enforce a stormwater management program designed to reduce the discharge of pollutants from the MS4 to the maximum extent practicable, to protect water quality, and to satisfy the appropriate water quality requirements of the Clean Water Act and Kansas surface water quality statutes and regulations. The proposed permit requires the permittee to update the Stormwater Management Program document, implement six minimum control measures and implement best management practices to reduce any identified total maximum daily load (TMDL) regulated pollutants if listed in the permit (TMDL Table). If there is an identified TMDL regulated pollutant, surface water monitoring may be required on the impaired water body to evaluate performance of the best management practices. Monitoring of industrial stormwater discharges and oversite of construction activities within the MS4 may be required if it is applicable. The proposed permit requires the submittal of an annual report that addresses all compliance requirements for the previous year. This permit contains generic language to protect water quality.
Name and Address
of Applicant
Receiving Stream Type of Discharge
Great Bend, City of
PO Box 1168
Great Bend, KS 67530
Municipal Stormwater
Permit No. M-UA16-SN01
Federal Permit No. KSR440007
Legal Description: Barton County
The proposed action is to reissue an existing State/NPDES permit for an existing facility. The proposed action is to issue a new individual NPDES Municipal Separate Storm Sewer System (MS4) permit from an existing MS4 general permit. The proposed MS4 permit requires the permittee to develop, implement, and enforce a stormwater management program designed to reduce the discharge of pollutants from the MS4 to the maximum extent practicable, to protect water quality, and to satisfy the appropriate water quality requirements of the Clean Water Act and Kansas surface water quality statutes and regulations. The proposed permit requires the permittee to update the Stormwater Management Program document, implement six minimum control measures and implement best management practices to reduce any identified total maximum daily load (TMDL) regulated pollutants if listed in the permit (TMDL Table). If there is an identified TMDL regulated pollutant, surface water monitoring may be required on the impaired water body to evaluate performance of the best management practices. Monitoring of industrial stormwater discharges and oversite of construction activities within the MS4 may be required if it is applicable. The proposed permit requires the submittal of an annual report that addresses all compliance requirements for the previous year. This permit contains generic language to protect water quality.
Name and Address
of Applicant
Receiving Stream Type of Discharge
Hays, City of
PO Box 490
Hays, KS 67601
Municipal Stormwater
Permit No. M-SH16-SN01
Federal Permit No. KSR440008
The proposed action is to reissue an existing State/NPDES permit for an existing facility. The proposed action is to issue a new individual NPDES Municipal Separate Storm Sewer System (MS4) permit from an existing MS4 general permit. The proposed MS4 permit requires the permittee to develop, implement, and enforce a stormwater management program designed to reduce the discharge of pollutants from the MS4 to the maximum extent practicable, to protect water quality, and to satisfy the appropriate water quality requirements of the Clean Water Act and Kansas surface water quality statutes and regulations. The proposed permit requires the permittee to update the Stormwater Management Program document, implement six minimum control measures and implement best management practices to reduce any identified total maximum daily load (TMDL) regulated pollutants if listed in the permit (TMDL Table). If there is an identified TMDL regulated pollutant, surface water monitoring may be required on the impaired water body to evaluate performance of the best management practices. Monitoring of industrial stormwater discharges and oversite of construction activities within the MS4 may be required if it is applicable. The proposed permit requires the submittal of an annual report that addresses all compliance requirements for the previous year. This permit contains generic language to protect water quality.
Name and Address
of Applicant
Receiving Stream Type of Discharge
Haysville, City of
PO Box 404
Haysville, KS 67060
Municipal Stormwater
Permit No. M-AR43-SU01
Federal Permit No. KSR410006
Legal Description: Sedgwick County
The proposed action is to reissue an existing State/NPDES permit for an existing facility. The proposed action is to issue a new individual NPDES Municipal Separate Storm Sewer System (MS4) permit from an existing MS4 general permit. The proposed MS4 permit requires the permittee to develop, implement, and enforce a stormwater management program designed to reduce the discharge of pollutants from the MS4 to the maximum extent practicable, to protect water quality, and to satisfy the appropriate water quality requirements of the Clean Water Act and Kansas surface water quality statutes and regulations. The proposed permit requires the permittee to update the Stormwater Management Program document, implement six minimum control measures and implement best management practices to reduce any identified total maximum daily load (TMDL) regulated pollutants if listed in the permit (TMDL Table). If there is an identified TMDL regulated pollutant, surface water monitoring may be required on the impaired water body to evaluate performance of the best management practices. Monitoring of industrial stormwater discharges and oversite of construction activities within the MS4 may be required if it is applicable. The proposed permit requires the submittal of an annual report that addresses all compliance requirements for the previous year. This permit contains generic language to protect water quality.
Name and Address
of Applicant
Receiving Stream Type of Discharge
Hutchinson, City of
1500 S. Plum St.
Hutchinson, KS 67501
Municipal Stormwater
Permit No. M-AR49-SN01
Federal Permit No. KSR440009
Legal Description: Reno County
The proposed action is to reissue an existing State/NPDES permit for an existing facility. The proposed action is to issue a new individual NPDES Municipal Separate Storm Sewer System (MS4) permit from an existing MS4 general permit. The proposed MS4 permit requires the permittee to develop, implement, and enforce a stormwater management program designed to reduce the discharge of pollutants from the MS4 to the maximum extent practicable, to protect water quality, and to satisfy the appropriate water quality requirements of the Clean Water Act and Kansas surface water quality statutes and regulations. The proposed permit requires the permittee to update the Stormwater Management Program document, implement six minimum control measures and implement best management practices to reduce any identified total maximum daily load (TMDL) regulated pollutants if listed in the permit (TMDL Table). If there is an identified TMDL regulated pollutant, surface water monitoring may be required on the impaired water body to evaluate performance of the best management practices. Monitoring of industrial stormwater discharges and oversite of construction activities within the MS4 may be required if it is applicable. The proposed permit requires the submittal of an annual report that addresses all compliance requirements for the previous year. This permit contains generic language to protect water quality.
Name and Address
of Applicant
Receiving Stream Type of Discharge
Linn County SD #1
PO Box 350
Mound City, KS 66056
Big Sugar Creek
via Sugar Creek
Municipal Stormwater
Permit No. M-MC64-OO01
Federal Permit No. KS0092941
Legal Description: E½, SW¼, SE¼, Section 17, Township 21S, Range 22E, Linn County
Location: 38.21355, -95.01307
The proposed action consists of reissuance of a Kansas/NPDES Water Pollution Control permit for an existing facility. The existing facility is a three cell wastewater stabilization lagoon system with a minimum of 120 days detention time. The facility receives domestic wastewater from residential and commercial areas. The detention time at the design flow is calculated at 117.9 days. However, based on the current population and flow, the detention time is calculated at 196.6 days. This permit contains limits for Biochemical Oxygen Demand, and Total Suspended Solids. The permit contains monitoring for pH, Ammonia, and E. coli.
Name and Address
of Applicant
Receiving Stream Type of Discharge
Newton, City of
PO Box 426
Newton, KS 67114
Municipal Stormwater
Permit No. M-LA13-SN01
Federal Permit No. KSR440014
Legal Description: Harvey County
The proposed action is to reissue an existing State/NPDES permit for an existing facility. The proposed action is to issue a new individual NPDES Municipal Separate Storm Sewer System (MS4) permit from an existing MS4 general permit. The proposed MS4 permit requires the permittee to develop, implement, and enforce a stormwater management program designed to reduce the discharge of pollutants from the MS4 to the maximum extent practicable, to protect water quality, and to satisfy the appropriate water quality requirements of the Clean Water Act and Kansas surface water quality statutes and regulations. The proposed permit requires the permittee to update the Stormwater Management Program document, implement six minimum control measures and implement best management practices to reduce any identified total maximum daily load (TMDL) regulated pollutants if listed in the permit (TMDL Table). If there is an identified TMDL regulated pollutant, surface water monitoring may be required on the impaired water body to evaluate performance of the best management practices. Monitoring of industrial stormwater discharges and oversite of construction activities within the MS4 may be required if it is applicable. The proposed permit requires the submittal of an annual report that addresses all compliance requirements for the previous year. This permit contains generic language to protect water quality.
Name and Address
of Applicant
Receiving Stream Type of Discharge
Phillipsburg, City of
PO Box 447
Phillipsburg, KS 67661
Plotner Creek
via Unnamed Tributary
Treated Domestic
Permit No. M-SO31-OO02
Federal Permit No. KS0097331
Legal Description: SW¼, SW¼, SW¼, Section 35, Township 3S, Range 18W, Phillips County
Location: 39.74194, -99.32680
The proposed action consists of reissuance of a Kansas/NPDES Water Pollution Control permit for an existing facility. The existing facility is a mechanical wastewater treatment plant consisting of: screening and grit removal, extended aeration activated sludge AeroMod system, UV disinfection, cascade reaeration, and sludge belt filter press. The facility receives domestic wastewater from residential and commercial areas and industrial wastewater from local manufacturers. This permit contains limits for Biochemical Oxygen Demand, Total Suspended Solids, pH, Ammonia, and E. coli. The permit contains monitoring for Total Phosphorus, Nitrates + Nitrites, Total Kjeldahl Nitrogen, Total Nitrogen, Sulfates, Arsenic, and Selenium.
Name and Address
of Applicant
Receiving Stream Type of Discharge
Redbarn Pet Products – Kan-Can
30 S. East 10 Rd.
Great Bend, KS 67530
Arkansas River Process Wastewater
Permit No. I-UA16-BO02
Federal Permit No. KS0000078
Legal Description: NW¼, Section 4, Township 20S, Range 13W, Barton County
Location: 38.34576, -98.77316
The proposed action consists of renewal and reissuance of an existing NPDES/Kansas Water Pollution Control (KWPC) Permit for an existing facility. This facility produces and/or packages dog food and a variety of dog chew treats. Slaughtering, rendering, and tannery processes are not performed at this facility. The facility conducts sausage grinding, stuffing, and oven cooking of about 20,000 pounds per week of shelf stable pet food rolls, processing of bones by removing meat fractions, bleaching and drying of the bones and filling the marrow area of the bones with the shelf stable food filling. Cattle hooves and rawhide rolls dried elsewhere are cut and filled with the shelf stable food filling. Packaging and clean-up operations are also performed. The facility has a schedule of compliance for meeting the terms of their study and report agreement with the BOW Geology Section. This permit contains limits for BOD, TSS, and Oil & Grease. The permit contains monitoring for Chloride, pH, Ammonia, Nitrate + Nitrite, Total Kjeldahl Nitrogen, Total Nitrogen, Total Phosphorus, Chloride, and E. coli.
Name and Address
of Applicant
Receiving Stream Type of Discharge
Winfield, City of
200 E. Ninth Ave.
Winfield, KS 67156
Municipal Stormwater
Permit No. M-WA17-SN01
Federal Permit No. KSR440019
Legal Description: Cowley County
The proposed action is to reissue an existing State/NPDES permit for an existing facility. The proposed action is to issue a new individual NPDES Municipal Separate Storm Sewer System (MS4) permit from an existing MS4 general permit. The proposed MS4 permit requires the permittee to develop, implement, and enforce a stormwater management program designed to reduce the discharge of pollutants from the MS4 to the maximum extent practicable, to protect water quality, and to satisfy the appropriate water quality requirements of the Clean Water Act and Kansas surface water quality statutes and regulations. The proposed permit requires the permittee to update the Stormwater Management Program document, implement six minimum control measures and implement best management practices to reduce any identified total maximum daily load (TMDL) regulated pollutants if listed in the permit (TMDL Table). If there is an identified TMDL regulated pollutant, surface water monitoring may be required on the impaired water body to evaluate performance of the best management practices. Monitoring of industrial stormwater discharges and oversite of construction activities within the MS4 may be required if it is applicable. The proposed permit requires the submittal of an annual report that addresses all compliance requirements for the previous year. This permit contains generic language to protect water quality.

Persons wishing to comment on or object to the draft documents and/or permit applications must submit their comments in writing to the Kansas Department of Health and Environment (KDHE) if they wish to have the comments or objections considered in the decision-making process. All written comments regarding the draft documents, application or registration notices received on or before October 26, 2024, will be considered in the formulation of the final determination regarding this public notice. Please refer to the appropriate Kansas document number (KS-AG-24-291, KS-AG-24-292/309, KS-Q-24-184/196) and name of the applicant/permittee when preparing comments.

All comments received will be responded to at the time the Secretary of Health and Environment issues a determination regarding final agency action on each draft document/application. If response to any draft document/application indicates significant public interest, a public hearing may be held in conformance with K.A.R. 28-16-61 (28-46-21 for UIC). A request for public hearing must be submitted in writing and shall state the nature of the issues proposed to be raised during the hearing.

Comments or objections for agricultural related draft documents, permit applications, registrations or actions should be submitted to the attention of Casey Guccione, Livestock Waste Management Section at the KDHE, Bureau of Environmental Field Services (BEFS), 1000 SW Jackson, Suite 430, Topeka, KS 66612. Comments or objections for all other proposed permits or actions should be sent to Andrew Bowman at the KDHE, Bureau of Water, 1000 SW Jackson St., Suite 420, Topeka, KS 66612.

All draft documents/applications and the supporting information including any comments received are on file and may be inspected at the offices of the KDHE. For agricultural related draft documents or applications an appointment can be scheduled, or copies requested by contacting Jada Martin at 1000 SW Jackson St., Suite 430, Topeka, KS 66612, telephone 785-296-0076 or email at kdhe.feedlots@ks.gov. Las preguntas o comentarios por escrito deben dirigirse a Erich Glave, Director, Bureau of Environmental Field Services en KDHE: 1000 SW Jackson St., Suite 430, Topeka, KS 66612-1367; por correo electrónico: kdhe.feedlots@ks.gov; por teléfono: 785-296-6432. For all other proposed permits or actions an appointment can be scheduled, or copies requested by contacting Jamie Packard, Bureau of Water, 1000 SW Jackson St., Suite 420, Topeka, KS 66612, telephone 785-296-4148 or email at Jamie.Packard@ks.gov. These documents are available upon request at the copying cost assessed by KDHE. Application information and components of plans and specifications for all new and expanding swine facilities are available at http://www.kdhe.ks.gov/livestock. Division of Environment offices are open from 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., Monday through Friday, excluding holidays.

Janet Stanek
Secretary
Department of Health and Environment

Doc. No. 052516